SUI

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Meaning

A surname associated with ancient Chinese states and nobility.

Etymology

Derived from the ancient Chinese state of Sui during the Zhou Dynasty, or from the personal name of early ancestors. The surname may also relate to the Sui Dynasty (581-618 CE) or earlier feudal territories.

About the SUI Surname

A Chinese surname with ancient origins tracing to feudal states and nobility. The name remains relatively uncommon in modern times but carries historical significance in Chinese genealogy.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 45,000 bearers in the United States #549 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in mainland China, Taiwan, and Chinese diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Sui Generis (Argentine rock band though not a bearer of the surname)

People with the SUI Surname

L. Sui